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Old 01-20-2011, 11:25 AM   #7
ElaineM
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Wink Re: Port doesn't return blood

Ask your doctor to prescribe Altiphase. I am not sure I am spelling it correctly, but it is something that can be injected into the port to clean up debris in the port cavity. It is not systemic. It is not painful. It stays in the port for 30-60 minutes and drawn out by a needle after that time. It works the same way drano or baking soda and vinegar work to unclog sink drains. The port usually works well after Altiphase. You can also have a simple xray to make sure the port is still placed and corrected correctly.
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